39 Melee games like BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. Trek to Yomi, Hammerfight and Ape Out top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best melee games like BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Trek to YomiClosest overall match

iRank71

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

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#2HammerfightClosest on visuals

iRank60

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.1KRAWG👍 41%· 116IGDB60· 1

Year 2009Dev Konstantin Koshutin · KranX ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, fantasy world and setting medieval

Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Ape Out

iRank89

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DDark

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: tone and visuals.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping historical setting

INDIES SUPPORT EACH OTHER!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186700/Contain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2085310/Emberbane/ About the Game Become Agent 70 and stop the anomalies threatening to destroy the balance of the world! Use extraordinary anomaly weapons to toss your opponents around!

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and tone.

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#5Soul EdgeClosest on tone

iRank83

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

IGDB83· 1

Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting medieval and offline

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6One Finger Death Punch

iRank90

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DCasualHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

This is a game in which the player has to withstand the waves of enemies on the right and left, using only the right and left mouse buttons. When pressed, the protagonist performs punches in the kung-fu style. The game has three levels of difficulty: Student, Master, and Grandmaster.

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: tone.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeRangedFantasy

Steam👍 86%· 3.2KRAWG👍 65%· 225MC77IGDB80· 3

Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Play the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to begin a desperate journey past the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Featuring a wide collection of single and multiplayer games, either online or with multiple mice, Rag Doll Kung Fu provides players with one of the most creative and unique game experiences delivered in years.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DMultiplayerThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Remember Me

iRank79

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeStealthLinear

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB70· 12

Year 2013Dev DON'T NOD · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Sifu

iRank86

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHistoricalTacticalHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: tone and visuals.

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#12Furi

iRank84

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDark

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

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#13Spark the Electric Jester 3

iRank97

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 2.0K

Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting scifi and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Continuing directly from where Spark the Electric Jester 2 left off, Join Spark on his mission to overthrow his rival once again. Blaze through fast action packed stages and experience a new and improved combat system.

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and visuals.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 11

Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34Setting0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrative2DCo-op

Steam👍 91%· 22

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer: setting and game mode.

It predates BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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